Donner Lake Woods Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

Northstar California Resort
Amid the beautiful landscapes along Lake Tahoe is a mountain resort with family-friendly snow sports, hiking trails, golf and boutique shopping.

Donner Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Donner Lake during your travels in Truckee. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Sugar Bowl Resort
Hit the slopes at Sugar Bowl Resort during your trip to Truckee. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Donner Memorial State Park
Enjoy a trip to Donner Memorial State Park and popular activities such as skiing in Truckee. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.

Sugar Bowl
This Bavarian-style ski resort with spa, restaurants, shops and powdery slopes is a favorite with visitors year-round.

Commercial Row
You can find out about the history of Truckee with a stop at Commercial Row. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Activities

Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path

California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours

Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City

Full-Day Lake Tahoe Circle Tour including Squaw Valley
Our pick of the best Donner Lake Woods Hotel Deals

evo Hotel Tahoe City
Loved the location of the property & the cozy ammenities. A minutes walk to Commons Beach & Park and the bike trail that runs parallel to the lake. The hotel features 2 patios with firepits and comfy seating. October was the perfect time to visit because we nearly had the place to ourselves! This ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Crown Motel
Great little motel! Perfect location, lake front and walking distance to the local park and shops/ restaurants. The place is very nostalgic yet clean and in great shape, hot tub was hot, and the beach access was perfect. Overall an excellent stay for the price.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
Beautiful resort and very comfortabke two roomed apartment with everything we needed. Fully stocked kitchen, two baths and a great bed and linen. We extended our stay by two nights we were so relaxed
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Cedar Glen Lodge
Very friendly & nice room.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
The Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe is a very impressive property sitting on top of a mountainside in the Northstar resort area about halfway between Truckee and Kings Beach. Service was world class, from the second we arrived until we left all the staff we interacted were very accommodating and were good ...
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Pepper Tree Inn
The view of the lake and surrounding mountains were amazing!
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Donner Lake Woods

Wolfe Estates
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wolfe Estates and surrounding area, you can visit West End Beach and Donner Lake.

Gateway
While there might not be top attractions in Gateway, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Coyote Moon Golf Course and Commercial Row.

Downtown Truckee
If you're spending some time in Downtown Truckee, Truckee River and Commercial Row are top sights worth seeing.

Prosser Lake Heights
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Prosser Lake Heights and surrounding area, you can visit The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing and Old Greenwood.

Sugar Pine Estate
While there might not be top attractions in Sugar Pine Estate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing and Old Greenwood.

Olympic Heights
When in Olympic Heights, you can plan a visit to Old Greenwood Golf Course and The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.


